Author: Justin Hendry

Feds revive myGov credential sharing efforts

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The federal government has resumed talks with the states and territories on a stalled plan to bring digital drivers licences to myGov in exchange for access to digital Medicare...

‘Most egregious’: Tech vendors on notice over govt gifts

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Major tech suppliers to the federal government face scrutiny over their gifting practices after officials at the National Disability Insurance Agency secretly accepted thousands of dollars’ worth of gifts...

NSW launches first verifiable digital credential pilot

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The New South Wales government has kicked off its first trial of a verifiable credential with the launch of a digital certificate that promises the state’s first aid volunteers...

Call for sovereign AI fund to attract investment

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Australia is being urged to follow Canada’s lead and create a sovereign fund to stimulate private investment in domestic AI capabilities, with one of the world’s largest consulting firms...

Diraq banks another $10m in Series A funding

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Sydney quantum startup Diraq has chalked up another $10 million in funding through an expanded Series A as the company continues its efforts to develop the world’s first fully...

All govts to adopt digital licence standards

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State and territory governments have agreed to adopt international security standards for digital driver’s licences, in a move that promises to reduce the prospect of fraud and identity theft....

Plating up our smarts will take more than just a plan

Posted on   |  by Ryan Winn
The tasty concept of paddock to plate has gained popularity in recent years – with people attracted to the idea of fewer middlemen, simplified supply chains, and faster and...

Ministers unveil national AI framework for government

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A new set of guardrails that lays out clear human rights expectations for the use of artificial intelligence across federal, state and territory government for the first time has...